Early Childhood Teacher or Educator (Monday-Wednesday to mid December 2024)

About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

Our Early Learning Centre is registered for 80 students per day and operates from 6.30am to 6.00pm 48 weeks of the year.  We have an excellent reputation in our community for providing high quality Inclusive education and care, and our centre offers a high staff-to-child ratio.

As our motto suggests, we Strive for the Highest in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency in our learning framework, pastoral care and wellbeing approach and drive for academic and personal excellence.

About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Teacher or Educator to join our Early Learning Centre working Monday‑Wednesday (3 days/week) to mid December 2024.  As part of a cohesive team, you will be jointly responsible for observation, planning, implementation and evaluation of the program, as well as parent and community liaison.  You will play an integral role working within the classrooms alongside the educating team.

About You
The successful candidate will be a dynamic Teacher/Educator who is a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.  You will need the following essential qualifications and skills:

• NESA accreditation (for a teacher)
• Degree qualification (for a teacher) or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or Certificate III currently enrolled In Diploma course) (for an Educator)
• Current Working With Children Check approval number
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, as well as Child Protection qualifications
• Able to work Long Day Care hours (early or late shifts), 48 weeks per year (for an Educator)
• An active Christian faith and current church involvement
• A person of integrity with the ability to act as a positive role model and example of Christ’s love to children, families and colleagues
• Understanding of both the National Quality Framework and The Early Years Learning Framework
• Collaborative, innovative and effective Educator practices
• Excellent personal presentation
• A demonstrated capacity to work as a team member with other Educators and Early Childhood teachers responsible for the room
• Highly motivated, reliable and a flexible attitude
• Strong time management skills

Benefits
We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Access to copious resources and facilities as part of a Toddler to Year 12 school and Imagine Nations Church community
• Excellent teaching technologies
• Experienced team of educational professionals
• Staff discount on school fees
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing

Applications close 4.00pm Friday 30 August 2024 (unless filled earlier)

How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment to complete the Employment Application form.  Please email your application and supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au.  Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Penrith Christian School is committed to child safety and complies with the requirements of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. All staff are required to comply with the applicable child protection legislation and ensure that the School’s Child Safety policies and procedures are implemented at all times.
 

Education has an important role in supporting children and young people and identifying where problems arise that may put their safety, welfare, or well-being at risk. All School staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.